LAGOS — It is a dark weekend for food lovers and fans of Omotayo Sanusi, the estranged wife of Nollywood heavyweight Femi Adebayo, as her famous restaurant, Iyan Aladuke, has been slapped with a red seal by authorities.

The popular food spot, known for serving premium delicacies to the crème de la crème of Lagos, has shut its doors indefinitely. While the management’s official statement was vague, citing “circumstances beyond us,” the streets are buzzing with reports that an alleged unpaid bank loan is the real culprit behind the closure.

The heartbreaking news dropped via the restaurant’s Instagram page, leaving loyal customers stunned.

“Dear customers, due to circumstances beyond us, IYAN ALADUKE will be closed for now till further notice. Thank you for your love and support over the years.”

The comment section instantly turned into a prayer ground. Fans who know the struggle of the hardworking entrepreneur were heartbroken.

• One devastated fan wrote: “I’m teary reading this… Yaa Allah, pls grant her happiness.”
• Another added: “I really feel for you, may Almighty Allah ease all of your affairs. Ameen.”